Sons Of Sylvia - You already know them! (Video)

When the band "Sons Of Sylvia" took the stage on last nights "American Idol" I knew they looked familiar. All it took was seeing the way the mandolin player stood while he played.

Where had I seen this group before?

Then it hit me. These guys are the "Clark Brothers" from the Idol knockoff "Next Great American Band" broadcast in 2007. The sound was the same, their hair may be a bit shorter, but the style and sound was all there.

It seems that after the win on "American Band" they briefly signed a record deal but were later plucked by Carrie Underwood to perform on a track for her new album. Underwood later asked the brothers to front them on her 2010 road tour.

In October 2009, the brothers Ashley, Austin and Adam Clark were signed by "Interscope/19 Entertainment" for a record and management deal and emerged as "Sons of Sylvia". Yes, their mothers name is Sylvia and their father is a preacher.

Wait a minute, 19 Entertainment?

That's the big production company behind the "American Idol" franchise. Now it made sense how they ended up on Idol next to "Rascal Flatts" and "Shakira". It seems Hollywood may be a smaller world then anyone ever imagined.

Brother Austin summed it up well:

"I can't believe it's happening. It feels like a childhood dream as far as start a band, get a record out and being on tour. All of this is actually happening. I wake up every day baffled."

The brothers have a new and impressive website at "Sons Of Sylvia" and their first album "Revelation" that was just released on April 27.

The brothers may have blossomed into a hit rock band, but they will always be "The Clark Brothers" to me.

Watch Video Of "Sons Of Sylvia" On "American Idol"


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Parenthood Renewed For Second Season

Good news for "Parenthood" fans! The hit television series has been renewed for a second season.

In addition to the first seasons twenty-two episode deal, the show will now be seen through the 2010-2011 season.

And the fans have spoken. They love the show and are falling in love with the Braverman family.

Parenthood follows the joys and challenges of the Braverman family from Northern California. The huge cast includes Lauren Graham, Peter Krause, Craig T. Nelson, Bonnie Bedelia, Mae Whitman, Miles Heizer, Erika Christensen, Sam Jaeger, Dax Shepard, Joy Bryant, Monica Potter, Sarah Ramos, and Max Burkholder.

Expect young Drew, played by Miles Heizer, to have more face time next season as the teen faces more mature life challenges and issues while trying to integrate into his new surroundings.

Congrats on a hit show!
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Bret Michaels In ICU With Subarachnoid Brain Hemorrhage

"Celebrity Apprentice" bad boy and rock band "Poison" lead singer Bret Michaels was admitted to the hospital, and later the intensive care unit, on Thursday night.

Michaels had been complaining of an excruciating headache and after scans, tests, and an angiogram was told he had suffered from a subarachnoid brain hemorrhage.

This condition is caused from bleeding near the base of the brain stem.

Bret is currently in critical condition.

Michaels, 47, had just undergone an emergency appendectomy in early April and was reported to be recovering nicely.

Michaels is also diabetic.

Friday Update: Bret Michaels is awake, in good spirits and talking to doctors…
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Survivor Villian Russell Hantz - Arrested

We're going to file this under "It couldn't happen to a nicer guy."

It seems our low down Survivor villain Russell Hantz was arrested last night at a Louisiana street festival.

The "Heroes vs Villains" star apparently attacked, then pushed somebody to the ground and was promptly arrested by police.

Hantz was quickly taken to jail where he was eventually released on bond.

It couldn't have happened to a nicer guy. Louisiana, if you want to keep him… you can.
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